Asian Secretary Desk
31 October 2020
Description

2 pieces. Has soapstone carvings. 88” tall x35” wide x 19.5 deep.

Provenance

Acquired from storage locker owner antique collector

Acquired from
Other
For sale
No
Answered within 10 minutes
By Delia
Oct 31, 21:27 UTC
Fair Market Value
$3,000 - $5,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Tracey,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Georgian Chinese export style black lacquer and soapstone "japanned" desk and bookcase
Made for the export market, 20th Century
In two parts, the upper part a bookcase with paneled cupboard doors, the lower section with a slant-lid opening to a (divided) writing interior, over four long drawers, on bracket feet. With a black lacquer surface depicting figures and buildings in a landscape throughout.
88 inches high by 35 inches wide by 19 1/2 inches deep
PROVENANCE: acquired from the storage locker of an antique collector
$3,000-5,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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